Capers And Corn Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Add the shrimp and simmer until pink, about 5 minutes. Drain the shrimp and rinse quickly under cold water.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Add the hot shrimp to the garlic mixture and marinate for 10 minutes along with orzo.
• In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp/orzo mixture with the marinade, scallions, red onion, capers, celery, fresh corn and tomatoes, and set aside.
• To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the oregano, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and vinegar. Pour over the shrimp, orzo, and vegetables, add the parsley, and toss to incorporate. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve chilled.

Steps:

• Cut each breast in half. Cut away >and discard any membranes or bone sections, and any remaining peripheral fat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Cut kernels from ears of corn. There should be about 1 cup.
• Heat butter in a heavy skillet large enough to hold chicken breasts in one layer. Add breasts and cook 2 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and sprinkle shallots between the pieces. Add wine and bring to boil. Cover and cook about 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle with capers and cream. Stir to distribute ingredients. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
• Transfer chicken pieces to warm platter. Add corn to the sauce and cook 1 minute. Add chives and stir. There should be about 1 cup sauce.
• Spoon sauce over chicken pieces and serve.